Apple snails (Ampullariidae) are among the largest and most ecologically important
freshwater snails. The introduction of multiple species has reinvigorated the field and …

Herbivory is a fundamental process that controls primary producer abundance and regulates
energy and nutrient flows to higher trophic levels. Despite the recent proliferation of small …

Ampullariidae comprises two lineages of freshwater gastropods: one Old World and one
New World. Recent molecular work confirmed the monophyly of the family and began to …

At least 14 species of apple snail (Ampullariidae) have been released to water bodies
outside their native ranges; however, less than half of these species have become …

Ampullariidae are freshwater snails predominantly distributed in humid tropical and
subtropical habitats of Africa, South and Central America, and Asia. The family name Pilidae …

The golden apple snail Pomacea canaliculata is an invasive pest that causes extensive
damage to agricultural production. P. canaliculata is also an intermediate host of …

Bioturbation is recognized as a deterministic process that sustains the physicochemical
properties of the freshwater ecosystem. Irrigation, ventilation, and particle reworking …

Invasive species that compromise ecosystem functioning through direct and indirect (or
cascading) pathways are a rising global threat. Apple snails (Pomacea spp.) are semi …

By selective grazing, invasive grazers can alter macrophyte‐herbivore relationships in
shallow freshwater bodies. Evaluating the palatability of macrophytes and understanding the …

Increased nutrient loading has adverse effects on the growth of submerged macrophytes in
eutrophic shallow lakes. Where growth of phytoplankton, epiphyton and filamentous algae is …